St Mark's Church Peterborough

The church sits on a corner near Peterborough's city centre, and it's one of those Victorian buildings that you might walk past without really noticing - until you actually step inside. St Mark's is a proper example of 19th-century ecclesiastical architecture, with that solid brick and stone construction that makes Victorian churches feel substantial rather than fragile.

Once you're through the doors, the interior reveals decent stained glass and the kind of peaceful quiet you only get in working churches. It's not overrun with tourists or school groups, which makes it feel genuinely contemplative rather than like a monument you're ticking off. The detail work is worth a look if you're into that sort of thing - the Victorians didn't do minimalist.

This is really one for people who enjoy church architecture or are interested in Peterborough's development beyond the cathedral. It won't eat up hours of your day, but spending twenty minutes here beats wandering around another gift shop. History buffs get more from it than casual visitors.

If you're staying at Ferry Meadows Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite or Nene Outdoors, it's just a short drive into the city centre. Pop in while you're exploring Peterborough proper - treat it as part of a larger walk around the city rather than a destination in itself. No admission charge, as far as anyone knows, and you can visit whenever the doors are open.